Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil

An essential oil steam-distilled from the heartwood of Australian sandalwood, with a warm, creamy-woody aroma and sesquiterpene-rich profile. Used in perfumes and skincare as a natural fragrance and secondary emollient at low concentrations.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Australian sandalwood oil gives skin a soft feel and rich scent.
Category
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Type
Essential Oil

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Imparts a luxurious aroma and a soft, velvety skin feel, improving the sensory experience of routines without adding heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in facial oils, moisturizers, and body creams as an aromatic accent, and in fine fragrances and balms at low concentrations.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Essential oil components may trigger irritation or allergic sensitization, especially on sensitive or compromised skin; patch testing and low usage levels are advisable. Typically used at small percentages in line with fragrance safety practices such as IFRA guidance. Avoid contact with eyes and inflamed skin.

Is Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because it functions primarily as a fragrance and emollient carrier with limited evidence for direct skin benefit, and its volatile constituents can increase sensitization risk in some users.

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